Turkey Lasagna Recipe
This turkey lasagna recipe combines lean ground turkey with a flavorful tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, and nutritious spinach. Layered with tender lasagna sheets and a rich blend of Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, this dish is a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced/ground turkey (1 lb)
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken stock/broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 250g ricotta cheese
- 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed
- 30g butter (2 tbsp)
- 1 tablespoon plain flour
- 250ml milk (1 cup)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 50g grated Cheddar cheese (¼ cup)
- 50g grated Parmesan cheese (¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 lasagna sheets
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking dish.
- Sauté the onion, carrot, and garlic in oil until softened.
- Add the ground turkey and cook until browned.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer until thickened.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter, stir in the flour, then gradually whisk in the milk to form a white sauce. Add Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the ricotta cheese with thawed spinach.
- Assemble the lasagna by layering meat sauce, lasagna sheets, ricotta mixture, and white sauce.
- Top with grated Cheddar and Parmesan.
- Bake until golden and bubbling.
Notes
For best results, let the lasagna sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the layers to set.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of the lasagna)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
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